AIDS is a multidimensional phenomenon with social, cultural, economical and even security aspects. In many countries media have played a key role in preventing the spread of the disease. However, in our country due to various reasons, media, particularly the IRIB, have not fulfilled this duty in its due manner. Scientific evidence shows that education and training are the best ways of immunizing the society against AIDS.This article studies the scientific evidence of training and education on AIDS and the role of media in this regard. It finally proposes some strategies for streamlining the media role in the Islamic Republic of Iran in respect to the issue of AIDS.

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